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1985 JEANNEAU SUN FIZZ

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Specifications

Make JEANNEAU
Model SUN FIZZ
Year 1985
Length 40.0ft (12.2m)
Beam 3.66m
Hull Material Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Engine Perkins 4018, 1x50 hp, hours unknown
Fuel Type Diesel
Location Ramsgate, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Gas
Diesel
Beam
3.66 m
Make
Perkins 4018
Power
50 hp
Material
Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Displacement
7.3 t
Total length
12.19 m
  • Self-draining cockpit
  • Anchor locker
  • Alloy toe rails
  • Stainless steel stanchions
  • Bow pulpit
  • Fin keel
  • Spade rudder
  • Bermudan sloop
  • Fractional rig
  • Aluminium deckstep mast and boom
  • Stainless steel rigging (replaced 2013)
  • Furling headsail
  • Slab-reefing mainsail
  • Lazyjacks
  • Stackpack
  • 2 x Self-tailing Sheet Winches
  • 2 x Coach roof mounted Self-tailing Halyard Winches
  • 1 x Mast Mounted Halyard Winch
  • 2 x Spinnaker Winches
  • Mainsail (New 2020, Good condition)
  • Headsail (New 2015, Good condition)
  • 2 x Spinnaker’s (Year Unknown, Good condition)
  • 1 x Spare headsail (Year Unknown, Fair condition)
  • Shaft-driven two-bladed propeller
  • Cutlass bearing (replaced 2023)
  • 150-litre capacity steel fuel tank
  • Shaft power alternator
  • 3 x 12-volt batteries (1 x engine new 2017, 2 x Domestic new 2017)
  • Battery charger
  • Prop shaft alternator
  • 240-volt ring main
  • 240-watt inverter
  • Number of engines

Description

Built in 1985, this Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 is a solid and dependable offshore cruiser with classic lines and a reputation for performance and comfort. She features a white GRP hull and superstructure with non-slip decks, a fin keel, and a spade rudder, providing excellent responsiveness and control under sail. The deck layout includes a self-draining cockpit, anchor locker, alloy toe rails, stainless steel stanchions, and a bow pulpit for safe and easy movement on deck. She was last out of the water in June 2025 for routine maintenance, including fresh antifouling, keel shot blasting, and new anodes. Designed by Philippe Briand and introduced in 1980, the Sun Fizz 40 quickly gained popularity among long-distance cruisers and liveaboards. With a generous beam and well-balanced sail plan, she offers a great combination of speed, stability, and comfort at sea. Below deck, she typically offers a spacious and practical layout with multiple cabins, ample storage, and a bright saloon—ideal for extended cruising or living aboard. Lovingly owned for the past 14 years, she is now being offered for sale as her current owner is retiring from sailing. This is a great opportunity to acquire a well-regarded bluewater yacht with proven capability and classic Jeanneau build quality.Title Documents:Whilst preparing these details, we have seen the following title documents:Bill of Sale in the owner's namePrevious Bills of SaleInvoice showing VAT has been paidProof of location on 31st December 1992Proof of location on 31st December 2020British Small Ships Registry CertificateMarine Insurance:As one the UK’s largest Brokers with over 700 boats for sale we are able to introduce you to Boat Insurance providers that offer all types of Boat Insurance including insurance for Yachts, Sailing Boats, Motor Cruisers, Narrowboats, Inland Waterway Craft, Barges, Houseboats, Speedboats, Rigid Inflatable Boats, Waterski Boats, Jet Skis, Personal Watercraft and Dinghies.Just click on the following link to request an insurance quote for this boat or your current boat: ***Mechanical :Spars & Sails:This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 is a Bermudan sloop with a fractional rig, with an aluminium deckstep mast and boom with stainless steel rigging. The Standing and Running Rigging was replaced in 2013The vessel has a furling headsail and a slab-reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and stackpack.Winches:2 x Sheet – Self-tailing.2 x Halyard – Coach roof mounted Self-tailing.1 x Halyard – Mast Mounted2 x SpinnakerSails:1 x Mainsail – New in 2020 - Good condition.1 x Headsail – New in 2015 – Good condition.2 x Spinnaker’s – Year Unknown - Good condition.1 x Spare headsail – Year Unknown – Fair condition.Mechanical Systems:This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 has a single 1985, 4-cylinder, 50HP Perkins 4018 diesel engine powering a shaft-driven two-bladed propeller. The cutlass bearing was replaced in 2023.The engine was last serviced by the owner in 2024. The Perkins 4018 is supplied by a 150-litre capacity steel fuel tank. This yacht will cruise at approximately 6 knots and has an approximate maximum speed of 7 knots. The engine hours are unknown.This vessel also benefits from a shaft power alternator to enable the batteries to be charged during long periods of sailing. Electrical Systems:3 x 12-volt batteries (1 x engine, new in 2017 + 2 x Domestic batteries new in 2017) charging from the engine alternator and battery charger. This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 also includes a prop shaft alternator which can supply enough power to operate all systems including auto helm, fridge, instruments and lighting while under sail. This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 also benefits from a 240-volt ring main throughout the vessel, along with a 240-watt inverter and battery charger.

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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £417
Insurance £50
Maintenance £94
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £852/mo
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Total Interest
£13,232
Total Cost (finance)
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